A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 9641386 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 110349069 epoch_slot_no: 16269 block_no: 9641209 slot_leader_id: 4575007 size: 78855 time: 2023-12-07 02:16:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x505cec2a1ec360af3803ba2da2e39129d5fc2c57cca645082959b7bbab548b90Block Operator
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